Koelnmesse takes the h+h americas Fall Edition to Houston
Koelnmesse, organiser of the globally acclaimed h+h cologne and h+h americas, is excited to...
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Koelnmesse takes the h+h americas Fall Edition to Houston
Koelnmesse, organiser of the globally acclaimed h+h cologne and h+h americas, is excited to...
David & Charles donate thousands of books to the BHF
David & Charles, a leading publisher of creative and practical hobby books, is proud to announce...
Btha Announces 2025 Toy Retailer Of The Year Finalists
The British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) has announced the finalists for the Toy Retailer of...
Spring Fair strengthens its global position
Spring Fair, returning to the NEC Birmingham 1-4 February 2026, is set to deliver its most globally...
This crucial time of year is huge for retail as consumers start their Christmas shopping. We’ve been dropping hints of Christmas goodies since the summer – as we know ‘Christmas in July’ is all-important in strategising your marketing, securing stock early and getting a head start on your winter sales. This issue, we have part two of our festive special – featuring traditional Santa motifs to the quirkier donkey cross stitch kits from Heritage Crafts – super fun.
Following this, we have Creativeworld’s latest trend predictions curated by Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano. Always a fascinating read! As a stationery addict, I love making my working from home station a pleasure to be – and so we have a product feature dedicated to desktop accessories! If that’s not enough, we’ve pulled together a sparkling selection of what’s new and noteworthy across patchwork & quilting, embroidery & tapestry and artist supplies. As always, we have the latest trade fair news and industry news to keep you abreast of new developments in the retail sector.
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Rachel Westall, Editor
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The essential beginner's guide to macramé, with 8 simple, inspiring projects from macramé teacher and best-selling author Isabella Strambio (@_twome). This fully illustrated, explain-all guide to macramé contains all the necessary knots and techniques you need, whether you're a complete beginner or simply looking for fresh ideas. In this complete course, popular macramé artist Isabella Strambio starts with the complete basics, covering everything you need to get going: discover the essential tools and materials, learn how to hold and tension your strings, and discover how to set up a good working space. The eight projects are carefully chosen by Isabella so that you can build up your confidence through practice. Each of the stunning projects will teach you new knots and techniques, and will gradually develop your skills as you work through the book. Visit: Search Press | The Beginner's Guide to Macramé by Isabella Strambio
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Founded in 2006 by Tracey Dutton and Kevin Jones operating from a garden cabin, Lavinia Stamps has since expanded into a leading international seller, employing a team of over 20 across two locations in Ruthin. The product range has also grown beyond stamps into a great inventory of arts and craft supplies, including stencils, inks, papers, glitters and much more. Tracey and Kevin tell us more...
Quadrigloo is the UK's first fully square glue sticks based in London and Birmingham. The company was born in a classroom in 2019 when founder, Joyce, was in year nine after battling with the corners on a worksheet and wondering why glue sticks are round and circular when they're mainly used for paper that is straight and rectangular. Here, Joyce Kudehinbu, Founder and Director of Quadrigloo chats to Craft Focus about their innovative square shaped glue stick!
